Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell Formula

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Circumferential Stress is the force over area exerted circumferentially perpendicular to the axis and the radius. Check FAQs
σc=PInternalD2tc
σc - Circumferential Stress?PInternal - Internal Pressure for Vessel?D - Mean Diameter of Shell?tc - Thickness of Cylindrical Shell?

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1625.7Edit=270.95Edit5Edit22.4Edit
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Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σc=PInternalD2tc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σc=270.95Pa5m22.4m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σc=270.95522.4
LAST Step Evaluate
σc=1625.7Pa

Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell Formula Elements

Variables
Circumferential Stress
Circumferential Stress is the force over area exerted circumferentially perpendicular to the axis and the radius.
Symbol: σc
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Internal Pressure for Vessel
Internal Pressure for Vessel is a measure of how the internal energy of a system changes when it expands or contracts at a constant temperature.
Symbol: PInternal
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than -101325.
Mean Diameter of Shell
Mean Diameter of Shell is the average of two measurements of the diameter taken at right angles to each other.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of Cylindrical Shell
The Thickness of Cylindrical Shell is based on simplified stress analysis and allowable stress for the material of construction.
Symbol: tc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Design of Pressure Vessel Subjected to Internal Pressure category

​Go Longitudinal Stress (Axial Stress) in Cylindrical Shell
σCylindricalShell=PLSD4tc
​Go Hoop Strain
E=l2-l0l0
​Go Bolt Circle Diameter
B=Go+(2db)+12
​Go Outside Diameter of Flange using Bolt Diameter
Dfo=B+2db+12

How to Evaluate Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell?

Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell evaluator uses Circumferential Stress = (Internal Pressure for Vessel*Mean Diameter of Shell)/2*Thickness of Cylindrical Shell to evaluate the Circumferential Stress, Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell is the stress that occurs along the pipe's circumference when pressure is applied. Circumferential Stress is denoted by σc symbol.

How to evaluate Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell, enter Internal Pressure for Vessel (PInternal), Mean Diameter of Shell (D) & Thickness of Cylindrical Shell (tc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell

What is the formula to find Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell?
The formula of Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell is expressed as Circumferential Stress = (Internal Pressure for Vessel*Mean Diameter of Shell)/2*Thickness of Cylindrical Shell. Here is an example- 1625.7 = (270.95*5)/2*2.4.
How to calculate Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell?
With Internal Pressure for Vessel (PInternal), Mean Diameter of Shell (D) & Thickness of Cylindrical Shell (tc) we can find Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell using the formula - Circumferential Stress = (Internal Pressure for Vessel*Mean Diameter of Shell)/2*Thickness of Cylindrical Shell.
Can the Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell be negative?
No, the Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell?
Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Stress. Newton per Square Meter[Pa], Newton per Square Millimeter[Pa], Kilonewton per Square Meter[Pa] are the few other units in which Circumferential Stress (Hoop Stress) in Cylinderical Shell can be measured.
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